Telecom: DoT abolishes NOCC charges

Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has abolished the network operation and control center (NOCC) charges. What is the Network operation and control center (NOCC) charge? It is a charge levied on the use of space segments by telecom service ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

NFAI: World’s Largest Film Restoration Project

Recently, the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) said that Rs 363 crore has been allotted to take up the world’s largest film restoration project under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM). Where the restoration project will be set ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

World Lupus Day

On the 10th of May, World Lupus Day is observed annually. This disease fatally affects more than 5 million people across the planet. What is the aim of this day? This day is observed with the aim of generating awareness ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

France’s Proposal for “European Political Community”

Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, is of the belief that a “European political community” must be established which would be much broader than the present European Union (EU). The political community will also be including the nations that are ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Ladli Laxmi scheme-2.0

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister launched the second phase of the Ladli Laxmi scheme (Ladli Laxmi scheme-2.0) on May 8th, 2022. What is Ladli Laxmi scheme-2.0? Ladli Laxmi scheme – 2.0 is an innovative initiative to encourage girl children to pursue ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Madrid Open 2022- Highlights

The 2022 Madrid Open was a professional tennis tournament that was organized from 28th April to 8th Amy 2022. It was played on the outdoor clay courts at Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain. This tournament was sponsored by Mutua, the largest ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Sports Current Affairs

World Thalassemia Day

Every year, May 8th is celebrated as World Thalassemia Day. What is the theme of World Thalassemia Day, 2022? The theme for World Thalassemia Day 2022 is, “Be Aware. Share. Care: Working with the global community as one to improve ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

John Lee: Hong Kong’s Next Leader

John Lee Ka-chiu, a former security chief has recently been elected as the next leader of Hong Kong. This move is being widely regarded as the Chinese government’s move to tighten its grip on the city. Who will be replaced ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

7 years of PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY

Social security schemes Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have completed seven years of their launch. When were the schemes launched? These three schemes were launched by Prime ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Monkey Pox Case in UK

A patient in the country of England has been diagnosed with monkeypox disease. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced that a patient has been diagnosed. Monkeypox is a rare kind of viral infection which does not spread among people ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs